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Old 08-25-2016, 02:58 PM   #1
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Default Flathead speaking french: Listen

Have a look at my engine:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=929zyzY6204
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Old 08-25-2016, 03:05 PM   #2
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Sounds nice.
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Nice! How plentiful are those motors in Denmark?
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Old 08-26-2016, 02:15 AM   #4
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Very rare! Various Vedette models with this engine in Denmark counts about 20, i guess. I got my car from Nice in France.
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Old 08-26-2016, 09:19 AM   #5
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Engine stands have ruined more engines, than flat footed drivers. Drive it.
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Old 08-26-2016, 09:25 AM   #6
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Very nice engine, sounds great. Where can I get a set of those exhaust manifolds?
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Old 08-26-2016, 10:05 AM   #7
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Ask at Techni-Tacot, France. It is his engine. My one is sitting in my car - very dirty, greasy and untouched...
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Old 08-26-2016, 12:16 PM   #8
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I have one just like it , very complete but
I'm sure needing rebuilt.
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